Food FAQ - Home Cooking & Kitchen Tips (learning how to cook & dirty jokes)

Looking to make easy desserts with few ingredients?🧊 Turn your oven off & make this no bake ice box cake! (PLUS a tip on how to make good whipped cream that’s borderline genius!)

Remember those carefree summer days spent devouring ice cream sandwiches?  
 
 
Well, what if I told you there’s a way to capture that gooey, creamy goodness in a grown-up, no-bake dessert recipe that's perfect for the warmer months?  
 
 
Let is introduce you to the icebox cake, Food FAQ-er! One of the best easy desserts with few ingredients you can make!
 
 
This isn't some complicated, multi-step situation. We're talking simple ingredients like fluffy homemade whipped cream (with a secret on how to make whipped cream perfect every time), and a blank canvas for your flavor creativity (berries, chocolate sauce, the sky's the limit!).
 
 
It's a refreshingly cool treat that's perfect for feeding a crowd and feeling fancy without the fuss. Bonus points: it's a fun activity for kids (or unleash your own inner child, no judgment here!).
 
 
So, let’s embrace the magic of the icebox cake together!  Hit play, grab your favorite cookies and a whisk, and let's create a no-bake masterpiece that'll be the talk of your next summer soirée!  
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EP 100 |  Looking to make easy desserts with few ingredients?❄️ Turn off your oven & make this no bake dessert! (PLUS a bakery secret on how to make whipped cream phenomenal!)

Low-carb, high-protein meals? Yes, please! 🌶️ Master the art of the healthy buffalo chicken sandwich recipe!

Hey there, health-conscious Food FAQ-ers!  Spring is here, and that means it’s getting hot as 🏀’s!
 
Even Eric and I crave lighter foods this time of year (and we love our fat, sugar, and boozy recipes), but this weather is begging for it.
 
That’s why this episode we’re making protein-packed powerhouse that'll keep you satisfied and sizzling all season long – a homemade buffalo chicken sandwich!
 
This low-carb, high protein meal flavor explosion won't weigh you down, and it's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal that feels anything but ordinary.
 
So, get ready to whip up a healthy, high-protein masterpiece that'll have your taste buds and your fitness goals doing a happy dance!  
 
Hit play, grab your favorite hot sauce, and let's get cookin' a buffalo chicken sandwich so good, it'll be your new summer go-to!
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EP 99 | Transcripts | Low-carb, high-protein meals? Yes, please! 🌶️ Master the art of the healthy buffalo chicken sandwich recipe!

Viva la Vida! Why chilaquiles is the easy Mexican dish you NEED to serve at your Cinco de Mayo celebration 🎉(margarita not included, but recommended!)

Cinco de Mayo is creeping up, and you know what that means?  
 
Yes, margaritas…but it also means Cinco de Mayo food!! it’s time to upgrade your usual taco Tuesday extravaganza and celebrate with a dish that's as lit as Eric after a couple margs – homemade chilaquiles!
 
Now, you might be thinking "Chilaquiles? Sounds complicated!" But hold on to your limes, my friend, because this recipe is all about creating an easy fiesta in your mouth!
 
Think crispy tortilla chips swimming in a rich, green salsa verde, canoodling with tender chicken, and enveloped in a sour cream hug.
 
 Plus, we'll share some smart ingredient substitutions and easy shortcuts to keep things budget-friendly and stress-free- which can turn this into an easy weeknight meal.
 
So, impress your amigos with show-stopping (and affordable!) Cinco de Mayo food!  Hit play, grab your favorite tequila (responsibly, of course!), and let's get to cookin' a legendary Cinco de Mayo celebration! 
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Make Eric’s margarita recipe, listen here:
 
Summer entertaining is upon us! How to make margaritas at home (and a simple mocktail recipe) that will WOW your guests.  Easy summer meal ideas series 
 
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EP 98 | Transcript | Viva la vida! Why chilaquiles is the easy Mexican dish you NEED to serve at your Cinco de Mayo celebration 🎉(margarita not included, but recommended!)

Why this hummingbird cake recipe🐦 is the perfect confidence builder for YOU, the beginner baker! 🎂

Feeling a little "same old, same old" with your dessert repertoire?  
 
It happens to the best of us, and that’s ok honey, because this week we're diving headfirst into the world of the legendary hummingbird cake!
 
Now, you might be thinking: "Hummingbird cake? What is hummingbird cake?!" 
 
This Southern staple is the flavor explosion, surprisingly simple, moist cake recipe answer to your next baking adventure. 
 
Hummingbird cake ingredients are a little different… think crushed pineapple, mashed banana, and a touch of warm spice all coming together in a luscious cake that's guaranteed to disappear faster than you can say "Pineapple? For real?." 
 
So, hit play, grab your mixing bowl (because you won't need a mixer for this one), and let's bake this easy, budget-friendly, and delectable hummingbird cake recipe! 
 
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EP 97 | Transcripts | Why this hummingbird cake recipe🐦 is the perfect confidence builder for YOU, the beginner baker! 🎂

Everything 420 🌱Easy recipes & snack ideas for adults that’ll light up your taste buds (yes, there are totchos & fudgy brownies involved).

Hey there, our canna-curious FAQ-er! Remember back in the day, when 420 meant questionable choices fueled by the giggles (and maybe a bag of Doritos)?
 
 
Well friend, just because we've graduated to grown-up budgets and discerning palates doesn't mean we can't still enjoy some delicious, elevated munchie food on a special occasion (😉).
 
 
On this special episode, we're embracing the art of the stoner snack – all with easy gourmet twists (some as nice and toasty as you are).
 
 
Think easy recipes that use pantry staples (because who wants to trek to the store when the munchies hit?), plus some clever substitutions to keep things budget friendly.
 
 
Hit play, grab your favorite munchie companions (and maybe some herbal refreshments!), and let's get cookin' some easy, delicious, and budget-friendly stoner food.
 
 
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Wanna be THE happy hour hero?🥂Delicious spring cocktail recipes (including a big batch cocktail) that’ll unleash your inner mixologist!

Hey there, my budget-savvy Food FAQ-er! Remember those days of sugary wine coolers and warm smuggled Smirnoffs?
 
 Honey, we've graduated!  
This week, let's ditch the college-era punch and sip on some sophisticated (but still wallet-friendly!) spring cocktails that'll have you feeling fancy-schmancy without breaking the bank.  
 
 
Think of an easy cocktail with tequila you can put together in no time, or a fruity bellini cocktail recipe that utilizes every last drop of that bargain-bin sparkling wine you snagged at the store.
 
 
Now, I know what you're thinking: "Cocktails sound intimidating, Mariela & Eric!"  But trust us, darling, with a few easy tips and tricks (and maybe a dash of creativity!), you'll be whipping up these beauties in no time.  
 
 
Plus, we'll chat about some smart substitutions for pricey ingredients, because who needs a fancy liquor store when your pantry is already a goldmine?
 
 
So, ditch the hangover-inducing coolers and join us for happy hour!  Hit play, grab your favorite glass, and let's toast to a springtime filled with delicious batch cocktails on a dime!
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Pinkies up!👑Easy tea sandwich recipes that are adorable, easy & sweet! (🧺 Picnic food ideas series part 5)

Feeling that burst of spring sunshine & ready to pack a picnic basket that's as bright and beautiful as the weather yet?  
 
Good! Today we’re wrapping up our spring picnic series with adorable & sweet cream cheese finger sandwiches!
 
These little bites are like tiny flavor bombs.  Think creamy cheese and fresh fruit all nestled between soft, fluffy bread.  
 
Most importantly, these sweet sandwiches are shockingly easy to make, so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time sipping some mimosas, no judgment.
 
Hit play and let’s make some cute tea sandwiches to share with your friends!
 
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EP 94 | Transcripts- Spring Picnic- Pinkies up! Easy tea sandwich recipes that are🥰 adorable, easy & sweet! (🧺 Picnic food ideas series part 5)

Cold Salad🔥Hot Flavor: This roasted cauliflower salad recipe is perfect for on-the-go! Thanks, Molly Yeh! (🧺 Picnic food ideas series part 4)

When’s the last time you ate cauliflower without trying to make it into something else?
 
 
Cauliflower has been getting the kale treatment for years, and it’s time to just let her be herself! (Repeat after us, cauliflower is not pizza, or mac and cheese!)
 
 
That’s why today, we’re serving up a show-stopping curried cauliflower salad recipe inspired by the amazing Molly Yeh (because who doesn't love a little Midwestern magic?).
 
 
Forget bland, boiled cauliflower.  This recipe involves roasted curry cauliflower with those florets charred to crispy perfection, then tossing them in a flavorful, delightful curry dressing.  
 
 
Plus, it's a cold salad make-ahead dream, so you can spend less time stressing in the kitchen and more time relaxing in the sunshine.
 
 
Hit play and let’s get spring picnic time going!
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👍Recipe featured in this episode:
 
Cold Curried Cauliflower Recipe | Molly Yeh | Food Network
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EP 93 | Transcripts- Cold Salad🔥Hot Flavor: This roasted cauliflower salad recipe is perfect for on-the-go! Thanks, Molly Yeh! (🧺 Picnic food ideas series part 4)

Is green pea salad with bacon worth the hype? 🟢 The hard-hitting truth about this make-ahead cold salad! (🧺 Picnic food ideas series part 3)

We see you with that sad charcuterie board and questionable deviled eggs, and it’s ok- we’re not here to judge.
 
That’s why this week we’re here to rescue you from picnic purgatory with a simple, budget-friendly pea salad recipe that's something COMPLETELY new for us both, and we can’t wait to spill the tea and share our thoughts!
 
We will tell you this, this make-ahead salad has some definite fresh spring flavor and is an easy recipe to put together.
 
Oh… and there’s crispy bacon crumbles, too!
 
Hit play and spend less time stressing in the kitchen and more time soaking up the sunshine (and maybe sipping some mimosas, no judgment).
 
 
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EP 91 | Transcripts - Is green pea salad with bacon worth the hype? 🟢 The hard hitting truth about this make-ahead cold salad! (🧺 Picnic food ideas series part 3)

How to not be basic: 🍅 Make this simple tomato jam recipe from Maydan DC because homemade is always better (🧺 Picnic food ideas series part 2)

Are your picnic food ideas looking a little, well, beige?  
 
Let’s zhoozh up those basic cheese and crackers, honey! 
 
This week, we're serving up a simple, homemade tomato jam recipe that'll elevate your charcuterie board (and maybe impress that cutie with the sourdough starter) for pennies on the dollar (because adulting is expensive 😢).
 
Forget store-bought jams loaded with sugar.  This easy recipe features cherry tomatoes, (those adorable little flavor bombs likely already chilling in your crisper drawer) and a few other simple ingredients you probably already have on hand.  Think sweet, tangy, and kinda like tomato chutney.
 
Hit play and unlock the secrets of homemade tomato jam magic!  We'll share hilarious stories (because laughter is the best picnic spread!), easy tips & tricks to make you a jam-making pro, and maybe even spill the tea on where we got this recipe (hint: it involves a hot D.C. restaurant and her book Maydan). 
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EP 91 | Transcripts -  How to not be basic: 🍅 Make this simple tomato jam recipe from Maydan DC because homemade is always better (🧺 Picnic food ideas series part 2)